Eastern Cape. #ShotLeft. – The white rhino at Kragga Kamma have been dehorned as a precaution against poaching. A necessary thing these days. Actually, when I was there three years ago it had just been done and I was impressed by the growth.

The Incidental Tourist is a Personal Travel Blog of a conscious traveller with a deep love for Africa, its people and the environment.

Here I bring you narratives, stories, video and photographs from my travels around the globe, including accounts of gorilla trekking in Uganda, tree planting in Zambia and turtle rescue in Kenya, accommodation and restaurant reviews, as well as details of the conservation efforts that I support.

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